A basic guide to the use of television in instruction presents an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of televised instruction. It relates the characteristics of television to the laws of learning. The process of lesson planning is detailed with reference to both on-camera presentation and related student activities. In a section on the basics of television production the jobs of members of the production crew are described, and the technical aspects of video equipment are explained in simple language. Instructions are given for preparing a script for telecasting, choosing and making visual aids for the telecast, and for presenting material on television. Two final sections provide suggestions for the use of television in conjunction with classroom activities and the use of television as an aid in evaluating both students and teachers. (JY)